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FRAUD ALERT | DEBIT CARD SWAP SCAM
The Durham Regional Police Service is warning the public about an ongoing debit card swap scam.
In this scam, two suspects work together and will approach the victim in busy retail parking lots. One suspect will act as a customer purchasing food or goods and request the victim pay for their order in exchange for cash. They will claim they only have cash and do not have any cards for payment or that their payment cards are not functioning properly. The other suspect will act as a food delivery driver or vendor and will use a debit terminal to take payment. Both suspects are working together but will act as if they do not know each other.
During the transaction, the suspect will secretly swap the victim’s debit card with a similar card, while having the victim enter their PIN into the debit terminal. The suspect will return a different card to the victim, before both suspects leave the area. The victim’s bank account is often drained within minutes.
The first suspect is described as: female, Black, approximately 5’5” tall, approximately 20-30 years-old, with a medium build.
The second suspect is described as: male, South Asian, approximately 5’5” tall, approximately 30-40 years-old, with a medium build, with a shaved head, full black-coloured beard.
If you encounter anyone using this method to take a card payment in exchange for cash, or similar suspicious behaviour, please contact police.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.… and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
MISSING PERSON LOCATED | OSHAWA
The missing vulnerable 15-year-old female from Oshawa has been located safe and sound.
Please remove her image from circulation.
Today, our members were proud to stand alongside our law enforcement partners from across Canada at the 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Together, we honoured the women and men who lost their lives while serving their communities. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered, as will the families, friends and colleagues who carry their memory forward.
We shall not forget them.
#heroesinlife
MISSING PERSON LOCATED | CLARINGTON
The missing vulnerable 81-year-old male from Clarington has been located safe and sound.
Please remove his image from circulation.
MISSING PERSON | OSHAWA
Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing vulnerable 14-year-old female from Oshawa.
Brooklynn, age 14, was last seen in the area of Ritson Road North and Pentland Street in Oshawa.
Brooklynn is described as: female, Indigenous, approximately 5'10" tall, with a slim build, blue eyes, and black hair.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this female or that has any information is asked to contact police at 905-579-1520.
Our thoughts are with Constable Jeff Smith from @BLVLPolice and his family during this difficult time. We’re wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
Run to Remember members ran past the hospital to show their support.
A male is wanted after using counterfeit currency to purchase electronics in Oshawa.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-want…
Road Closure due to motor vehicle accident. Bayly Street in Pickering is closed between Sandy Beach Road and Liverpool Road. Access is also closed from Krosno Blvd onto Bayly Street. Avoid area if possible.
Durham Regional Police retweeted
The Durham Regional Police Service is deeply concerned by the increase in hate-related incidents and reports of hateful rhetoric affecting members of our community, including the two recent incidents from this week.
Hate, in any form, has no place in Durham Region.
We recognize the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty these incidents can create for individuals, families, and entire communities. I want residents to know that DRPS takes all reports of hate incidents and hate crimes seriously. Our members investigate these matters thoroughly and work closely with affected communities to ensure concerns are heard, addressed, and supported.
While we cannot always share details of active investigations, our commitment remains unwavering: to protect the safety and well-being of all residents and to hold those responsible for criminal acts accountable.
DRPS will continue to engage with policing partners, community leaders, provide support to those affected, and share information publicly when appropriate. We are also actively monitoring developments, gathering intelligence, and adjusting our patrol and operational response as necessary to ensure community safety.
Every individual in Durham Region deserves to feel safe, respected, and free from hatred and discrimination. We will always ensure Durham Region remains a place where all residents are safe.
This morning the DRPS Cycling Team joined several other police services in the Canadian Police Memorial - Ride to Remember.
Chief Moreira, Deputy Chief Bhatt, Superintendent Sitaram, and Superintendent Courneyea welcomed over 200 riders to DRPS' East Division for their brief stop.
OPP Youth Foundation donated a bicycle to a deserving youth along their route, and Aiden from Hillsdale Public School was the recipient in Durham Region.
DRPS' Cycling Team also raised $2,000 which was presented and donate to SOLE.
The 725-kilometre ride will end in Ottawa for the National Police Memorial. Paying tribute to all fallen officers who lost their life in the line of duty. You will never be forgotten.
Thank you to all cyclists, support crew and motorcycle members for taking part in this memorial ride.
#RidetoRemember #HeroesInLife
TRAFFIC ALERT: Starting at 12:00 p.m the runners from the Run to Remember will be travelling through Durham Region along Kingston Rd/ Hwy 2 impacting the eastbound lanes. Please expect delays and find an alternate route if possible.
A male is facing charges after promoting anti-Muslim violence.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-arre…
MISSING PERSON LOCATED | WHITBY
The missing 16-year-old male from Whitby has been located safe and sound.
Please remove his image from circulation.
DRPS Chief for a Day Winner Anayta Sehrawat
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Chief Moreira visited Bobby Orr Public School in Oshawa to surprise this year’s Police Chief for a Day essay contest winner Anayta Sehrawat. In front of her whole school, Chief Moreira called Anayta up to the front to share the good news.
More than 100 grade five students from across Durham Region submitted essays for the contest and 12 finalists were selected. The finalists visited DRPS Regional Headquarters to read their essays to a community panel of judges, including Chief Peter Moreira, DRPA President Andrew Tummonds, DRPS Police Service Board Member John Ecker and members of the Police Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night (PADAN) Committee. The community panel then deliberated and selected Anayta as this year’s winner.
Anayta will serve as Chief for a Day on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and will be a guest of honour at the Annual PADAN awards night on October 22, 2026 at Deer Creek in Ajax.
Congratulations Mini-Chief Sehrawat!
Police are searching for a male after he stole multiple packages he was not authorized to retrieve.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at approximately 3:05 p.m., an unknown male attended the MedPlus Pharmacy located at 111 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. The suspect, without authorization, stole a package that had been shipped to the victim and left for pick-up.
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the same male attended the Orono General Store located at 5331 Main Street in Orono. The suspect used a fraudulent drivers licence to steal a package. The victim realized the package was stolen when they later attended the store to retrieve their package.
The suspect is described as: male, White, approximately 25-years-old, approximately 5’10” tall, with a slim build, short black hair, and a black mustache with goatee. He was wearing a black baseball hat, and white shirt.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-soug…
Bright and early, the Ride to Remember riders gathered at the Ontario Police College, ready to start today’s leg of their journey to Ottawa.
With every kilometre, they honour the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty and carry their memory forward. Wishing all the riders a safe journey today. 🚴
#Ride2Remember #HeroesInLife
Today we held our Chief for a Day competition which hosted 12 finalists to present their essays.
The judges have a tough decision to make as they all did a fantastic job outlining what they would do if they took over for Chief Moreira for the day.
The competition ended with a K9 demonstration and visit from Cst. Galipeau and PSD Rocky.
Stay tuned tomorrow morning as we reveal the Mini Chief.
We would also like to thank the 2025 Mini Chief Advaita who has done an amazing job over the past year.
On September 12, 2026 DRPS' Central West Division hosted their 2026 Community Safety Day, which saw hundreds of attendees come out and enjoy various activities.
Community members had an opportunity to tour vehicles and displays from units such as our K9 Unit, Traffic Services, Marine Unit, Forensic Identification, and tour DRPS’ light armored vehicle, several police cruisers, and other emergency service vehicles.
Thank you to all residents who attended and spent time learning about policing, and other first responders.
A special thanks to the DRPS' specialty units, DRPS' Youth in Policing program and members who volunteered their time to make this event a huge success. Our very own DRPS Pipes & Drums also put on a show stopping performance for the crowd.
Please see our website for a full list of community partners who attended and volunteered their time and/or donated. drps.ca/news/posts/central-w…
Stay tuned for the wrap up for East Divisions Community Safety Day.
This morning, members of the DRPS Cycling Team joined police cyclists from across Ontario as they set out on their journey toward the Ontario Police College for the Ride to Remember.
Over the next few days, riders will cover hundreds of kilometres before joining more than 180 fellow participants for the official ride on Wednesday. Together, they ride to honour fallen officers, support their families, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Safe travels to all riders. 🚴💙
#RideToRemember #HeroesInLife
A male is facing charges following a sexual assault investigation in Oshawa.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/male-arre…
